The Prostitutes of Lyon Speak

7.7

1975

46m

Documentary

Documentary about the Lyon sex workers who occupied the church of St. Nizier on June 3, 1975.

Key Crew

Director

Carole Roussopoulos

Keywords

politicspolitical activismfeminismprotestprostitutionhuman rightssex workeroccupationsex workfeminist activism

Movie Details

StatusReleased

Rating7.7/10

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